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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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